Despite global outcry, hundreds of Afghan men and women have faced public flogging, and several have been executed under the Taliban’s interpretation of retributive justice, known as qisas.

For the most extremist wings of the Taliban, which are especially influential at present, cricket is an enterprise in which Afghan men with contoured beards or clean-shaven faces, engage in sport ...

Calls to ban the men's team outright since the Taliban takeover in 2021 are unsurprising. Sanctions have long been an instrument of the Western global order, and there have been instances in which ...

Despite global outcry, hundreds of Afghan men and women have faced public flogging, and several have been executed under the Talibans interpretation of retributive justice, known as qisas. Last week, ...

A solitary protester outside parliament, Arzo Parsi stands out against a counter demonstration of supporters of the Afghan men’s cricket team and their right to play in international competitions.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Afghan refugees hold placards during their meeting to discuss situation after President Donald Trump paused ...